Politics

Anything to do with Politics

Alvah @Alvah - over 1 year ago

Banned from politics, Turkish opposition figure rejects new charge of insulting Erdogan - Reuters

The Istanbul head of Turkey's main opposition party, who cannot run in next year's elections but can still play a key role in rallying voters in the nation's biggest city, denied a new charge of insulting the president on Monday.

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Geovany @Geovany - almost 2 years ago

Sterling falls versus dollar on concerns over the economy - Reuters.com

Sterling fell against a strengthening dollar as an unfavourable macroeconomic backdrop overshadowed concerns about politics after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation.

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Rex @Rex - almost 5 years ago

Is racism real or fake? (Saturbray)

Is racism real or fake? (Saturbray)Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; Colossians 3:22What is a racist other than someone who disagrees with a Marxist? Racism is a ...continued

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Patrick @Patrick - 7 months ago

"Discard Studies" argues that "social, political, and economic systems maintain power by discardi...

Last month I wrote about Wastiary: A Bestiary of Waste and I'm thrilled to share another terrific free book about the politics of (over)consumption, trash, waste, and consumer capitalism. It's called Discard Studies and was written by Max Liboiron and Josh Le…

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Angus @Angus - about 4 years ago

Mike Bloomberg's new campaign ad features dogs claiming they love him

Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg really wants you to know that his relationship with dogs is normal and fine. The billionaire and former NYC mayor on Wednesday released a video of dogs with dubbed-over voices "endorsing" him for president.Strange? Sure. But such is p...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - almost 4 years ago

Elizabeth Warren and her very good dog Bailey joined the Washington D.C. protests

Less than half an hour before the official curfew started in Washington D.C., thousands of protesters were still walking peacefully in the streets of the capital. Among them were Sen. Elizabeth Warren, her husband Bruce Mann, and their dog Bailey.Dressed in sensible beige...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - almost 3 years ago

Under pressure, German Greens leader hits 'restart' with new book - Reuters

Germany's Greens candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor sought to boost her flagging election campaign on Thursday with a book launch and a call for a politics rooted in teamwork and taking the long view.

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Juliet @Juliet - over 1 year ago

The Narcissist review – a darkly honest dissection of post-Trump politics

Minerva, ChichesterA spin doctor’s life spirals into chaos after he’s hired by an ambitious senator in Christopher Shinn’s grimly comic dramaAfter working on Hillary Clinton’s failed presidential campaign, Jim is summoned by a female senator contemplating a f…

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Raoul @Raoul - almost 5 years ago

Trump’s immigration enforcement operation to move forward

Trump’s immigration enforcement operation to move forwardWASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement could begin nationwide raids to deport illegal immigrants as early as this weekend after President Donald Trump postponed the effort late last month. To protect ICE off...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 3 years ago

Analysis: This is the best map of the 2020 election you'll see

Maps -- especially in politics -- can be misleading. Especially when you are talking national elections.

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Bobby @Bobby - almost 5 years ago

No confirmed ICE raid sightings so far

No confirmed ICE raid sightings so farWASHINGTON—Nationwide Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, which President Donald Trump said would begin this weekend, had not materialized in most major cities by Sunday. An anonymous U.S. official told CNN that raids had begun...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - almost 4 years ago

Barack Obama Writes Essay On Effecting Real Change After George Floyd’s Killing

After releasing a statement on the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, former President Barack Obama on Monday wrote a more lengthy statement on the role of protest in catalyzing political change.“The bottom line is this: if we want to bring about real change, ...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - over 4 years ago

Mimicking Local News, a Network of Michigan Websites Pushes Politics

Mimicking Local News, a Network of Michigan Websites Pushes PoliticsDespite working for Michigan State University outside Lansing, Mich., Matt Grossmann had never heard of The Lansing Sun until he stumbled across the website on his Facebook news feed earlier this month.So...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - 10 months ago

Three Things You Should Never Post on LinkedIn

What LinkedIn (usually) lacks in ostentatious, glam, or funny posts, it makes up for in utility—provided you use it correctly. While you’re looking for a job or even just tracking progress in your existing role, here are three things you shouldn’t put on your…

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Roger @Roger - 5 months ago

Maggie Haberman is writing another book about Trump

The book is also set to detail not only the 2024 campaign, but also examine Trump's larger role on the world stage, according to Axios.

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Erik @Erik - over 3 years ago

House lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution to condemn QAnon conspiracy

(CNN) Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski and Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan resolution in the US House to condemn QAnon, which has increasingly started to take hold in mainstream politics after originating as a fringe conspiracy theory on ...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - almost 2 years ago

Colombia truth commission urges drug policy change to end violence - Reuters.com

Colombian leaders must recognize how drug trafficking has penetrated the country's culture, economy and politics and how the global war on drugs is driving its internal armed conflict, Colombia's truth commission said on Tuesday in a long-awaited report.

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Zackery @Zackery - 10 months ago

Live Nation-Ticketmaster to disclose full ticket prices upfront

President Joe Biden is set to announce that ticketing giants Live Nation and Ticketmaster have promised to disclose the full price of tickets upfront, essentially removing the haunting prospect of hidden fees at checkout.

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Teagan @Teagan - about 2 years ago

Fred Upton, House Republican Who Supported Impeachment, Will Retire

Mr. Upton is the fourth House Republican who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump to decline to run for re-election.

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Devin @Devin - over 2 years ago

O.J. Simpson’s Parole Supervision Ends

The former football star served nine years in prison for robbery before he was granted parole in 2017. His supervision ended two months early because of good behavior.

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Erik @Erik - about 2 years ago

Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics - Canada News - Castanet.net

A new survey suggests Canadians are becoming more divided, with some saying issues have led them to reduce contact with friends or family.

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Webster @Webster - almost 4 years ago

Polarized Politics Has Infected American Diplomacy

If that seemed like a new low in reflexive partisan opposition, President Donald Trump—as with most everything else he does—proved he could dig even deeper. He has scrapped one agreement after another, with disruptive glee and no regard for Plan B. The Iran nuclear deal (...continued

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Devin @Devin - almost 5 years ago

The United Nations’ Failures in Myanmar: Lessons Learned?

The United Nations’ Failures in Myanmar: Lessons Learned?Last month, the United Nations released a scathing report about the organization’s own actions in Myanmar over the past ten years. The report, written by an independent investigator, but commissioned by UN Secretary...continued

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Webster @Webster - almost 5 years ago

Boston Book Festival announces 2019 headlining presenters

Boston Book Festival announces 2019 headlining presentersFor more than a decade, the Boston Book Festival has dedicated part of a fall weekend to the celebration of words.Now, the BBF returns for its 11th year, this time with more space and time to continue the festivitie...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 2 years ago

Fox host calls the Bidens the 'Fidel Castros and the Maduros of American politics'

Fox & Friends Weekend host Rachel Campos-Duffy made the remarks during a diatribe accusing the press of suppressing info related to Hunter Biden's laptop.

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